Ever watched a movie, then watched it again on streaming, only to find it’s a completely different film? Well, get ready for a surprise with Pawan Kalyan’s recent action flick, ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’. This movie, which initially struggled at the box office, has now made its way to the small screen. But here’s the kicker: it’s not the same film audiences saw in theaters. The makers have given it a serious makeover, complete with a brand-new ending.
When ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ first hit cinemas, it faced a tough crowd. People didn’t hold back their thoughts. The film didn’t quite hit the mark, leading the team behind it to rethink things for its digital release. So, for its debut on Prime Video, they’ve gone back to the editing room. The goal? To make it shorter and fix some parts that didn’t land well.
A Fresh Take for OTT Viewers
You can now catch ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit’ on Prime Video. It’s available in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. But the really big news is what happened behind the scenes. Because the movie didn’t perform well at the box office, the creators decided to change things up for streaming. They cut out some scenes to trim down the film’s length. More importantly, they completely reworked the climax.
Remember those horse-riding scenes and the intense arrow shots in the second half? Audiences had a lot to say about the visual effects in those moments. Many people even poked fun at the film because of them. That’s why the version you see on OTT has toned down those criticized scenes. And yes, the ending is entirely different. The theatrical cut used to finish with Bobby Deol saying “Aandhi Vaachesindhi” (The storm has arrived), followed by his clash during a cyclone. That entire cyclone confrontation has been removed. Now, the film wraps up after the “Asura Hananam” song, leading straight into the announcement of a second part.
Overall, about 15 minutes of footage have been trimmed for the OTT release. The horse-riding visuals and other special effects have also been improved. Viewers will notice changes at every turn in this streaming version. It will be interesting to see if this new cut, with its altered ending, finds more favor with audiences. Interestingly, ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ now has three different climaxes across its various releases. The current streaming version clocks in at 2 hours and 33 minutes.
Meet the Cast
The film ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ stars a talented ensemble. Leading the pack are Pawan Kalyan and Bobby Deol. They are joined by Nidhhi Agerwal, Sathyaraj, Raghu Babu, Sachin Khedekar, Vennela Kishore, and Kota Srinivasa Rao, who appeared in his final film role here.